William Albert “Bill” Walker

William Albert “Bill” Walker, 72, of Belleville, IL, born Monday, January 14, 1952, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.

Bill was a supervisor for Peerless Premier Stove Company in Belleville, IL.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Son, William Walker Jr.
• Parents, Albert Molden and Sedie Mae, nee Jean, Walker
• Sister, Phyllis Thompson
• Brothers-in-law:
  • Douglas M. Walker
  • Bill Qualls

Surviving are his:

• Loving wife of 19 years, Margie M., nee Keck, Walker of Belleville, IL
• Children:
  • Eric Walker
  • Wendy Patterson
  • Phillip (Crystal) Jesenick
• Sisters-in-law:
  • Carol Walker
  • Lila (Gary) Stambaugh
  • Betty Qualls
• Grandson, Allister Walker
• Dear nieces, nephews, other family, and friends

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to his Wife Margie for expenses.

Visitation: Visitation from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Saturday February 3, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday February 3, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Christy Smith officiating. Private family interment at College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, IL.